The Leopard’s Leap Culinary team always have a fun idea or two! With this party food recipe, Chefs Pieter de Jager and Christiaan Visser gives a new spin to traditional South African flavours.

It can happen to the best of us. That moment when we take the first sip of a new wine and find ourselves writing it off without a second thought or taste, pushing away the glass dismissively. For those who review wines for a living, we make a conscious effort not to do this. As recreational­ wine drinkers, it’s equally important to keep an open mind, as it can be too easy to pass on a wine outside of your comfort zone.

Cocktail innovation studio, bar and kitchen Cause|Effect opened its doors at the V&A Waterfront in August and has recently launched its newly designed summer eating and drinking menu.

Chenin Blanc as a variety arguably still has some way to go in terms of reaching the same level of popularity as Sauvignon Blanc. While the comparison of apples and oranges isn’t fair, it does warm the heart to find a greater selection of quality Chenin Blanc wines both on shelves and on wine lists. With Chenin being so chameleon-like in its style, the most important thing is to find your preferred style of Chenin, and enjoying South Africa’s national white grape variety is all about finding the right fit for you.

The Wine Glass in Hermanus, which offers 96 regional wines, is also a gastronomic destination. Pair the wine it with locally inspired cuisine like perlemoen or antelope spring rolls. Or test your pala

Firstly, stop using a cheap orange liqueur, margarita mixes, and bottled lime juice.

Craig Lambinon of the NSRI believes that with adequate education and information, everyone can be safer on the beaches this summer.

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has teamed up with US ice cream shop Salt & Straw to release the ‘Dwanta Claus’ Holiday Ice Cream Pack.

An exploration of the science behind junk food cravings.

Exhibit A is all about pushing boundaries. This kind of menu really needs to be experienced for itself for it to maintain its intrigue and mystery.

Heineken has hired former Merlin Entertainment communications boss James Crampton as the company's corporate affairs director.

First of all, stop using a cheap orange liqueur, margarita mixes, and bottled lime juice.

The future of warfare is now.

Diageo-owned beer brand Guinness has opened its first brand experience in Shanghai, which allows visitors to pour their own pints and pair them with oysters.

Cognac continues to be a key growth driver in the U.S. spirits market, with volume projected to top 6.4 million cases on a 5.5% increase this year, according to Impact Databank. In value terms, Cognac

Brockmans Gin has added another spirits industry veteran to its ranks, with Guy Lawrence joining the fold from Mast-Jagermeister.

Present Tense

The Tales of the Cocktail Foundation, Half Full and Altos Tequila are looking to fund a project that will revolutionize the lives of bartenders.

Constellation Brands will launch its new Corona-branded spiked seltzer brand this upcoming Spring. But the company is entering a crowded market with strong brand loyalty.

The scene is heating up in South Africa and one can positively expect good things to come in 2020 for the cannabis industry after an enormously successful 2019.

Diageo has lined up the latest brand experience for its Guinness brand, this time in China.

Plus: an egg nog recipe from NoMad beverage director Leo Robitschek

British gin brand Brockmans has appointed former Mast-Jaegermeister UK chief executive Guy Lawrence as its new managing director

The Festive Season is upon us and excitement is building as people start to prepare for long sunny holiday days and warm nights spent relaxing with friends and family. This time of year is synonymous